How to pronounce flammagenitus
Say it like flam-uh-JEN-ih-tus. Flammagenitus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- flam
- uh
- JEN
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flammagenitus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flammagenitus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: flam-uh-JEN-ih-tus.
What does flammagenitus mean?
- A dense cumuliform cloud associated with fire or volcanic eruptions.
Where does flammagenitus come from?
From Latin flamma (“flame”) + genitus (“begotten”), past participle of gignō.
Questions about saying flammagenitus
How do you pronounce flammagenitus?
Say flam-uh-JEN-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌflæməˈdʒɛnɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌflæməˈdʒɛnɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flammagenitus?
Flammagenitus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: flam · uh · JEN · ih · tus.
Is flammagenitus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌflæməˈdʒɛnɪtəs/ (flam-uh-JEN-ih-tus).